Elementary Art Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower School Art Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at an independent school in Locust Valley, NY.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Essential Duties:

• Lead visual arts curriculum for students from Preschool through Fourth Grade.
• Foster a joyful and inclusive art studio environment where young artists learn to express themselves.
• Design curriculum that prioritizes the creative process for students encouraging curiosity, experimentation, sensory discovery, and motor-skill development.
• Evaluate each student’s progress in their knowledge and skills.
• Communicate with parents to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Manage and update campus visual art displays.
• Participate in grade, division, and full faculty meetings as required.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Art Education, or Art field required. Master's degree strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching to early childhood or elementary-aged children.
• Passion for visual art, art history, and the fine arts.
• Knowledge of varied teaching strategies to differentiate learning.
• Eager to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Desire to be involved in school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.